Synopses & Reviews
Tallulah is certain she will have a solo in her dance schooland#8217;s upcoming performance of
The Frog Prince. After all, she is now an excellent ballerina. And sheand#8217;s proud that her
little brother, Beckett, has started taking ballet too, even though he spends most of his
time goofing off.
But then Tallulah gets an unexpected surprise . . . and not the good kind. Whatand#8217;s a
ballerina to do when everything does not go as planned?
Ballet and sibling rivalry meet head-on in this fabulous follow-up to Tallulahand#8217;s Tutu.
Review
"[A] charming follow-up to 2011's Tallulah's Tutu."and#160;and#160;--The New York Times Book Review "A lovely story that gently and effectively presents common childhood difficulties wrapped in a world of tutus and sparkles."--Kirkus Reviews "A lovely tribute to the closeness of brothers and sisters, this title holds appeal for the child needing patience, yet wanting to be recognized."--School Library Journal "Conveys Tallulahand#8217;s shifting emotions as a dancer and as a sister with equal perception and finesse. Full of light and grace, Boigerand#8217;s watercolor illustrations bring the characters to life in lively paintings. An appealing choice for ballet lovers and a fine sequel to Tallulahand#8217;s Tutu"--Booklist "Boiger's gouache and watercolor art is as fluid and graceful as a pirouette."--Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
Ballet and sibling rivalry meet head on in this sweet companion to Tallulahand#8217;s Tutu, in which headstrong ballerina Tallulah dreams of performing a solo in a ballet performance until her little brother begins dance class and disrupts her plans, from Marilyn Singer, lushly illustrated by Alexandra Boiger.
Synopsis
In this picture-book companion to Penny & Jelly: The School Show, Penny is invited to a slumber-under-the-stars sleepover But there's one small detail that derails the dynamic kid-dog duo: no pets allowed. Penny and Jelly have to think quick--if the real Jelly can't go, then maybe a pretend Jelly can A paper Jelly? Too rough. A yarn Jelly? Too soft. Jelly after Jelly just doesn't work. But with a little creativity and a lot of heart, Penny figures out how to go to the sleepover--and bring Jelly along with her. Learn more about these best friends at www.pennyandjelly.com.
Synopsis
In this young and funny picture book companion toand#160;Penny and Jelly: The School Show, Penny is invited to go to a slumber-under-the-stars sleepoverandmdash;but with no pets allowed, how can Penny enjoy the night? Readers of Pinkalicious and Ladybug Girl will swoon over best friendsand#160;Penny and Jelly.